Recently "updgraded" my iPod 5th Gen to iOS 8.4. Let's just say I am not happy and leave it at that. Has anyone been able to successfully revert back to 8.3 or earlier versions of iOS for the iPod Touch 5th Gen ? Please, no responses telling me downgrades are never a good thing.
iPod touch (5th generation), iOS 8.4.1
Apple does not support downgrading, thus discussion of this is forbidden here.
Besides downgrade not being a good thing, they are not allowed by Apple either.
Like I said in my original post, I don't need a lecture about downgrading. Downgrading may not be a good idea in your book, but if an "upgrade" gets rids of functionality that a particular user happens to have enjoyed, a downgrade option would be a good thing. Besides, I am very aware of the whole upgrade process with respect to computer, electronics, etc. "Upgrades" are normally done to correct issues, provide better functionality, address user concerns. With that said, upgrades occasionally introduce new problems or reduced functionality. I've been around the block with respect to computers. I have over 25 years in the business with NCR, IBM, Cisco, NetApp, etc. I've seen first hand what "upgrades" do so next time save your opinions and either provide help or don't bother responding.
When restoring an iPod iTunes checks to make sure that you are installing the latest version. Apple does this by "signing" the iOS version. Apple stopped signing 8.3 months ago so all you get is an error when you try restoring using iOS 8.3 firmware.
Thank you for your response. So I guess I'm stuck with the iOS version. In the future, I will refrain from upgrades as long as I am not having issues. It just makes no sense why I can't change to my preferred iOS on a device that I purchased. Oh well, I've now been informed.
You completely missed the point that Apple has never allowed downgrading of iOS.
I didn't miss any point. You missed the point of my original post. A simple response from you stating "Apple doesn't typically do downgrades" would have been sufficient. You added in your opinion that downgrades are never a good thing and that would be true if the upgrades were not doing by human beings doing the upgrades. As you already know by now, human beings make mistakes, some of which show up after updating firmware, microcode, programs, applications, etc.
And furthermore, beta testing is not a catch all.
Downgrade iPod Touch 5th Gen from iOS 8.4 to 8.3 or earlier
